Coventry reborn.
West Midlands.
Aerial shot of blitzed cathedral. Various shots of devastation caused by bombing. Dissolves to scene of rebuilding. M/S blitzed church being cleaned up. M/S as clergy walk into rebuilt part of church. M/S scaffolding on building. M/S flower beds reading 'Welcome to Coventry'. Various shots as places are rebuilt. L/S of the Square. M/S statue of Lady Godiva, C/U plaque at base of statue. M/S street scene. M/S advertisements. Various shots of the streets. Various shots of different shops and streets. Various shots of women shopping and window shopping. M/S of the Co-operative Store. M/S flower baskets on lamp posts. M/S window boxes.
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Description
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Data
- Archive
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 28/11/1949
- Sound:
- Sound
- Media URN:
- 34350
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Film ID:
- 1271.25
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration
- 00:01:43:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:35:11:00 / 01:36:54:00
- Canister:
- NP 272
- Sort Number:
- NP 272
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Appears in...
- Categories
- Travel & Exploration Trade & Industry
- WorkSpaces
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